Accounts Assistant

Rate of Pay

per hour

The Accounts Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the Cardiff Capital Regions financial environment. Working closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner you will ensure that the General Ledger is accurate, robust and updated via various feeder systems. This role is central to the Procure to Pay process, income scheduling and bank reconciliations supporting both internal management and external stakeholders through high‑quality financial reporting and control.

• Assist the Accountant in preparing revenue budget estimates and managing monthly/quarterly account closures.
• Ensure all transactions processed via CIVICA are accurate, timely and mapped to specific projects/programmes with full audit documentation.
• Assist in the reconciliation of VAT Control Accounts and the preparation of monthly VAT returns.
• Lead the full cycle including reviewing Purchase Requisition s, generating POs, goods receipting and invoice receipting.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and contribute to cash‑flow forecasting.
• Maintain high‑standard working papers to ensure compliance with relevant codes of practice for Corporate Joint Committees.

• AAT Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Accounting (or equivalent).

• Proven experience in basic accounting functions and an understanding of how they interact.
• Practical experience using Financial Management Systems (experience with CIVICA is a distinct advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word.

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary; however, opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer‑term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us otherwise. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Accounting Software, Time Management, Accounts Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Reconciliation, Administrative Skill, Leadership skills, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Management, Communication, Analysis Skills, Relationship Management, Team Player Spirit, Budgeting Skills, Accounts Payable

Full Time

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